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Subaru BRZ vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Subaru BRZ vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 177,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 465 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 720 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is slightly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Subaru BRZ
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe arrives like a scalpel with a spoiler, pairing race-bred theatrics with a civility that makes it livable on the street while still thrilling on a back road. If you crave exotic looks, dramatic doors and a cabin that rewards attentive driving, this coupe serves up pure performance with just enough comfort to keep your mates impressed and slightly terrified.

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Subaru BRZ
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
McLaren
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